Chapter 67 Double Standards

The day before the engagement, Chu Xiang returned home.

Chu Huai immediately came over and pulled her aside, earnestly persuading her: "Sister, you just jumped out of that fire pit of Gu Jue, are you sure you want to jump into the Gu family's pit again! There are plenty of good men in this world, even if you wait another year or two, there are plenty of good ones among my classmates, why did you fall for that old man from the Gu family!"

Yes, Chu Huai used to admire Gu Heng because of the game, even calling him "Uncle Gu" respectfully and wanting to become his apprentice. But ever since he learned that this "Uncle Gu" had run off with his sister, he has only referred to him as "old man."

In Chu Huai's opinion, there wasn't a single good man in the Gu family.

Chu Xiang patted Chu Huai on the shoulder and said helplessly, "Brother, actually I didn't like older men before, but the problem is, he smells so good that I can't control myself."

Chu Huai: "Do you have to be so superficial!"

Chu Xiang: "I've always been a superficial person, and you're only realizing that now?"

Chu Huai was at a loss for what to do about Chu Xiang's self-abandonment. He sulked and asked, "What did Mom say?"

Chu Xiang replied, "My mother supports my decision. She said she can't come back now, but she will definitely come back when I get married."

Chu Xiang's door was pushed open, and a man exclaimed, "What? I have to wait until you get married?"

Chu Huai's face fell.

Chu Xiang glanced at the person standing at the door. "Dad, how long have you been eavesdropping outside?"

Chu Sheng elegantly straightened his clothes, a charming smile appearing on his face. "What eavesdropping? You were just talking too loudly, and I overheard something as I passed by."

Neither of his children believed him.

Chu Sheng cleared his throat and complained, "She didn't even show up for her daughter's engagement party. What kind of mother is she?"

Chu Xiang said nonchalantly, "My mom has her own career. She's been tracking rare animals for several years, and they've finally reached their breeding season. Of course, she can't just leave. Besides, I'm not a baby who hasn't been weaned yet. It's just an engagement. If my mom doesn't have time, she doesn't have time."

Chu Sheng was truly resentful of his daughter's personality, which was nothing like his own. If Chu Xiang had cried, made a scene, or even threatened suicide, her mother would have rushed back even if she were in Antarctica. But Chu Xiang was excessively righteous!

Chu Sheng composed himself and asked with a smile, "I heard that your mother and the chief's son look quite alike, Xiangxiang. What if your mother brings back a mixed-race younger brother or sister for you when she comes back?"

Chu Huai answered first: "Then we will definitely take good care of them!"

Chu Xiang nodded seriously, "Yes, we will definitely take good care of them!"

Chu Sheng's smile was almost teeth-grinding.

Don't think he didn't know. Chu Xiang and Chu Huai, the siblings, often secretly plotted against him having an illegitimate child. However, they were quite accepting of the possibility that their mother might have another child with someone else.

Even if it's double standards, it shouldn't be this blatant.

If we're talking about why Chu Sheng got divorced, it was his own fault. He had too many scandals and always managed to stir up some bad rumors among men and women. Even if he tried his best to explain that he had never developed any other relationships with any of the men or women outside, after a while, the people around him would still get tired of it.

If too many pointless arguments occur in a marriage, then divorce becomes inevitable.

Chu Xiang and Chu Huai share the same view on their parents' divorce: a man who is not morally upright should be divorced.

Chu Xiang's engagement banquet this time was much grander than the previous one. Many people came to the banquet to offer their congratulations, but some people secretly complained that this young lady would be engaged to someone else in a while.

The relationship between Chu Xiang, Gu Heng, and Gu Jue has become a topic of conversation among them recently. Most people think that it was right for Chu Xiang to dump the scumbag Gu Jue and find a better fiancé. However, a small number of people have a sense of arrogance, thinking that they are the only ones who are sober in a world of fools. They deviate from the mainstream opinion and think that it is really not easy for Chu Xiang to be able to navigate between the two brothers.

However, after news spread that Grandpa Gu would also attend the engagement banquet, the discussions gradually subsided.

At the engagement banquet, Gu Chaoyang changed out of his usual dress and put on a formal suit. As for Chen Wanrou, she always felt uncomfortable with such a lively scene.

Moreover, Gu Jue had been missing for quite some time, and the school had even called to say he had skipped classes for several days. Chen Wanrou was worried about Gu Jue's situation, and naturally, she was unhappy with the harmonious scene before her. However, she knew what day it was, so she wore a smile on her face.

The engagement banquet was organized entirely by Gu Heng. All Chu Xiang needed to do was dress up beautifully and make her appearance. She was still sitting in the dressing room when she heard the sound of the door opening and closing.

When I looked up, I saw a familiar man.

Chu Xiang's eyes lit up with joy, "Why did you come all this way?"

Gu Heng walked over and smoothed out her white skirt. He chuckled softly, "I want to see you soon."

Chu Xiang quickly grabbed his hand that was about to touch her face, "I just put on makeup, don't smudge it."

Gu Heng obediently stopped. He looked at the girl dressed up in her finest attire, his dark eyes filled with a mixture of liking and amazement that transformed into his deepest affection. He asked her softly, "Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

Chu Xiang shook her head, "I don't want to eat."

Her dress was fitted at the waist, and she was worried that if she ate anything, it would feel tight around her lower abdomen.

Chu Xiang asked curiously, "You just came in like this to find me? What about the guests outside?"

Gu Heng bent down to look at her, his eyes filled with a smile, "There are plenty of people outside helping to entertain the guests."

A group of wealthy businessmen and celebrities gathered in the hall. Chu Sheng moved among them with ease, like a peacock. Chu Huai was not to be outdone. Although he was young, he had a strong ability to learn. After watching how others used fake smiles to deal with people, he had already learned about 70 or 80 percent of it.

However, Chu Huai socialized with others to find out if Gu Heng had any bad habits, while Chu Sheng would tentatively ask others if they had any connections to quickly buy a ship for going to sea.

Compared to the Gu family members who were "not good at socializing," the Chu family father and son were exceptionally outgoing.

Wen Chi found a corner to stand in. He didn't want to come to this kind of occasion, but Mr. Meng asked him to come out with Meng Qiyue to learn how to deal with this kind of scene. In addition, Chu Huai was his classmate and his deskmate. When Wen Chi first transferred to the school, Chu Huai helped him a lot. So he still came to Chu Huai's sister's engagement banquet.